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Do you want to make a difference in your community and impact your community? If so, then this is the program for you. Become more effective by learning ways to recruit, educate, and mobilize your friends, family, and neighbors.
DC Metro Region, Virginia
This intensive nine-day program develops conservative activists into professionals capable of leading the most challenging campaigns for public office.
Pierre, South Dakota
Presiding Officer Training equips grassroots leaders with the procedural authority and confidence needed to run effective, orderly meetings under Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised. This course focuses on the real responsibilities of the chair—enforcing the rules fairly, managing debate, handling motions step by step, maintaining decorum, and protecting both majority rule and minority rights. Participants learn exactly what a presiding officer may and may not do, how to follow a proper agenda, how to rule on motions and amendments, and how to keep meetings on track even when tension or disorder arises. Through structured instruction and practical scenarios, students move beyond theory and into application. The training concludes with hands-on practice in which participants rotate through key roles—Chair, Mover, Seconder, and Debater—while working through realistic grassroots motions. By the end of the course, attendees leave prepared to preside with clarity, neutrality, and authority, ensuring their organizations operate efficiently, professionally, and in full compliance with Robert’s Rules of Order.
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Learn strategies to organize, find resources, motivate your donors, and recruit and vet candidates. We will share ways to structure your coalition while building unity in your group and community based on a common goal. There are no "off" years with campaigning for school board. Use this year to build your foundation.
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
Learn to organize and lead a mass-based youth effort for candidates and causes you care about through LI’s flagship program. This two-day “Bootcamp of Politics" makes all the difference for anyone who wants to lead in the political process and famously opens doors for positions in the political job market.
Lynchburg, Virginia
Develop a training to fit your group's specific needs in a three-hour workshop. A consolidated version of our flagship program, the Youth Leadership School, the YLW allows you to customize your own training to fit the needs of your organization or cause. Our expert faculty will train you on three or more of our 14 different topics c
Tucson, Arizona
Hispanic Americans are the fastest-growing segment of the electorate, and they are increasingly shaping the political landscape. Their values of faith, family, and entrepreneurship naturally align with conservatism; the Growing La Familia Program aims to bridge and activate the vibrant Hispanic community within the conservative movement.
This workshop focuses on developing local leaders to build robust and sustainable fundraising programs for their organizations, to responsibly manage financial operations, and how to build institutional knowledge within their organization to prioritize efficiency and long-term success.
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Speech
The Right Start Webinar Series: Building Your Ballot Advantage is a California-focused training designed to help candidates strategically craft their ballot designation and 200-word Candidate Statement of Qualifications. Featuring experienced political strategist Ryan Gardiner, this session will provide practical guidance on selecting a legally compliant, compelling designation and writing a clear, persuasive statement that shapes voter perception. Attendees will gain actionable tools and real-world insights to maximize their impact on the ballot and position themselves effectively in competitive California elections.
Honolulu, Hawaii
Many school district are finding themselves either receiving angry responses or being sued for violating the rights of public participants during board meetings. This webinar is recommended to you as a valuable resource for assisting your board in clarifying everyone’s role in managing public participation.
Coral Gables, Florida
Join Leadership Institute's Career Services team and guest speaker for our brand new online series, 'What Do You Do?' What Do You Do: A Conversation in Public Policy is an online webinar where you will get to listen and learn from speakers who work in a variety of professional roles, how they achieved their success, and offer valuable advice for people at any point in their careers.
Monaca, Pennsylvania
Virtual Speech
Harness the power of social media for political campaigns and public engagement.
Grand Forks, North Dakota
Speaker Event
America at 250: Strength, Sacrifice, and the Future of Freedom. Join us on a journey through America's past, present, and future.
Jacksonville, Illinois
Denver, Colorado
A consolidated version of our flagship program, the Youth Leadership School, the YLW allows you to customize your own training to fit the needs of your organization or cause. Our expert faculty will train you on three or more of our 14 different topics.
Arlington, Virginia
Since 1979, Leadership Institute has trained conservatives on how to advance your principles through the public policy process. LI Careers is excited to bring you our DC Starter Kit - a one stop shop for professionals early in their careers to get a jump on their DC adventure.You will receive helpful tips on how to do the following with excellence: - The Art of Professionalism - Resumes, Cover Letters, and Networking - Living and Working in the DC Environment
Houston, Texas
Greeley, Colorado
Cincinnati, Ohio
Temple Terrace, Florida
Growing La Familia is meant to develop local Hispanic conservatives as community leaders, communicators, and organizers who can lead where they live. The program builds a foundation-to-leadership pipeline that begins with grassroots engagement and grows into local officeholders, community influencers, and effective grassroots leaders within the conservative movement. Each training strengthens a network of Hispanic conservatives capable of organizing, communicating, and leading at every level.
Bend, Oregon
The Oregon Campaign Leadership Boot Camp is an all-day, immersive training designed to equip and energize both current and prospective candidates, campaign managers, and campaign team members. This program provides a comprehensive overview of what it takes to plan, build, and execute a successful local campaign. Participants will learn the essential components of campaign leadership, including campaign development, organization, messaging, voter outreach, and team management. The boot camp emphasizes practical skills and strategic preparation, helping attendees strengthen their personal, professional, and political readiness for future service as campaign leaders. Whether you are considering a run for office, actively supporting a campaign, or looking to take on a leadership role within a political organization, this training offers valuable insights, proven strategies, and hands-on guidance applicable to campaigns at all levels. Breakfast and lunch will be provided, allowing participants to focus fully on the training while also connecting with fellow candidates and campaign professionals throughout the day.
Buena Park, California
Maximize your impact, starting now.
Topeka, Kansas
Mankato, Minnesota
Start each month with a hot, buffet breakfast and an open discussion with some of our nation’s greatest conservative leaders at the Wednesday Wake-Up Club Breakfast.
High Point, North Carolina
Bloomington, Indiana
Learn how to look like a professional on camera
While some states specify a school boards members right to enter district buildings many state laws may be silent on this topic. This webinar will help you assert your authority and rights in district oversight and governance while assisting you in messaging your rationale for visiting district buildings.
Springfield, Missouri
This two-day school teaches current and potential candidates the steps to take now to produce a winning campaign. The school focuses on political preparation for future service as an elected official or community leader.
Laramie, Wyoming
This workshop teaches you how to run for—and win—student government elections. You will learn to lead your student government, lower student fees, change administration policy, and promote and defend conservative principles.
St Marys, Georgia
Precinct chairs are extremely important in politics — especially at the local and grassroots levels. They’re often described as the foundation of party infrastructure. Precinct chairs are the party’s frontline organizers. This comprehensive Precinct Chair training prepares conservatives to run and win campaigns. You'll cover the nuts and bolts of strategy, messaging, and local campaign-building. Giving chairs the tools they need to help volunteers, local leaders, and current and prospective candidates identify the steps to run a successful campaign and to prepare them for future service as elected officials and community leaders. Attendees will learn how to: Recruit volunteers Knock doors and make calls Turn out voters on Election Day Updated Grassroots Strategies With real local precinct examples from Georgia, so chairs who live in and know their neighborhoods can mobilize voters far more effectively. *Registration includes breakfast, catered lunch, and beverages.
Twin Falls, Idaho
The Idaho Campaign Leadership Boot Camp is an all-day, immersive training designed to equip current and prospective candidates, campaign managers, and campaign team members with the tools needed to run effective local campaigns. This training provides a comprehensive, practical overview of the core elements of a successful campaign, including: Are You Ready to Run? – The first questions every potential candidate must answer Vote Goals & Voter ID – Identifying target voters and using data to guide outreach Developing a Campaign Plan – Building effective outreach and fundraising plans Message Development – Crafting a clear, compelling, and winning campaign message Messaging to the Middle – Communicating with and persuading undecided voters Earned Media – Strategies for securing free media coverage and increasing visibility Fundraising – Building a sustainable operation to keep your campaign running Get-Out-the-Vote (GOTV) – Turning supporters into voters on Election Day Whether you are considering a run for office, actively supporting a campaign, or preparing to take on a leadership role, this boot camp offers proven strategies, practical guidance, and hands-on training applicable to campaigns at all levels across Idaho. Breakfast and lunch will be provided, allowing participants to stay focused while connecting with fellow candidates and campaign leaders throughout the day.
Steven's Point, Wisconsin
In this fast-paced, women-centered session, you’ll get a practical introduction to improving your organization or campaign communications. Learn a simple framework to clarify your message, speak with confidence, and connect with the audiences who matter most—so you can grow visibility, supporters, and support. This workshop also includes a brief introduction to our Women’s Leadership Program, including how the program supports women leaders through training, community, and continued development opportunities.
Omaha, Nebraska
This workshop is designed to equip current and prospective leaders with the knowledge and skills needed to make a meaningful impact in their communities. Participants will learn the foundational principles of effective leadership, explore what it takes to run for public office, and gain a clear understanding of the key components of a successful political campaign. Whether you are considering public service, looking to become more engaged in civic life, or ready to take the next step in community leadership, this program provides practical guidance and actionable insights to help you move forward. Dinner provided
Delafield, Wisconsin
As Texas conservatives prepare for precinct, county, and Senate District conventions, understanding Robert's Rules of Order and Texas-specific parliamentary procedures is essential to being an effective delegate, officer, or activist. Join the Leadership Institute for a timely, practical webinar designed to help participants confidently navigate convention proceedings, make motions correctly, understand the role of the chair, and avoid common procedural pitfalls- before convention season is in full swing.
Las Vegas, Nevada
Waterville, Maine
This workshop is designed to help current and prospective leaders gain the knowledge and skills needed to make a meaningful impact in their communities. Participants will learn the foundational steps of effective leadership, explore what it takes to run for public office, and understand the key components of a successful campaign. In addition to leadership and campaign-focused training, day two of the program will be dedicated to business training, covering practical skills related to organization, communication, management, and strategic planning. This business-focused session is designed to strengthen professional leadership abilities that translate directly to both public service and community involvement. Whether you are considering future public service, looking to strengthen your leadership and business skills, or simply want to become more engaged in civic life, this program provides practical guidance and insights to support your goals. All are welcome to attend and learn how to take the next step in their leadership journey.
Build confidence in your voice.
Golden, Colorado
Comstock Park, Michigan
During this three-hour extensive workshop, attendees will learn how to be effective on the local level to engage their communities and grow their parties and organizations.
Take your skills to the next level and master public speaking
Are You Ready to Run? (1-Hour Candidate Readiness Course) Considering a run for office but unsure if now is the right time? Leadership Institute’s Are You Ready to Run? is a practical, one-hour course to help you decide—and prepare. You’ll learn what it takes to launch a winning campaign, including the basics of planning, messaging, voter targeting, team building, and fundraising. Leave with a clear readiness checklist and next steps for moving forward.
Maximize your professional success as a D.C. intern by participating in LI’s Conservative Intern Workshop. This day-long immersive experience gives interns the tools to succeed, the skill to network with experts and fellow interns, and the capacity to turn your internship into a full-time opportunity.
Lawrenceville, New Jersey
Tulsa, Oklahoma
San Antonio, Texas
Raleigh, North Carolina
This comprehensive training prepares conservatives to run and win campaigns. You'll cover the nuts and bolts of strategy, messaging, and campaign-building. The Campaign and Candidate Academy is designed to help volunteers, local leaders, and current and prospective candidates identify the steps to run a successful campaign and prepare them for future service to become elected officials and community leaders. Learn updated strategies and examples from 2025 on how to WIN! Attendees will learn how to: • Recruitment and Are You Ready to Run? • Messaging and Public Speaking • Filing Documents and Fundraising • Grassroots Marketing • Using AI and Social Media • Get Out the Vote and Updated text, email, canvassing, and voter outreach strategies. *Registration includes breakfast, a full buffet lunch, and beverages.
Charlotte, North Carolina
This workshop presents tactics for door-knocking and for effective voter conversations. Learn ways to effectively implement targeted outreach to get the most out of door-to-door, early and absentee voting, and Election Day operations that deliver successful results. This workshop will present practical tactics for door-knocking and conducting effective voter conversations. Participants will learn proven methods to implement targeted outreach, maximizing engagement through door-to-door, early, and absentee voting efforts, as well as Election Day operations designed to achieve measurable results.
Albuquerque, New Mexico
The New mexico Conservative Campaign Workshop covers winning campaign strategies- whether you are running for office or supporting a campaign.
Refine your online strategies and unlock the full potential of email marketing.
Do you want to work for the President of the United States? “Personnel is policy,” says LI President Morton Blackwell, and winning elections isn’t enough. Conservatives must identify, hire, and promote other principled conservatives across the public policy landscape – in think tanks, the media, Congress, and even the White House. Join the Leadership Institute and professionals who currently work for the Trump-Vance administration, to be trained on the ins and outs of working in the executive branch of government.
The dreaded interview process is a dark cloud over the job application process – but it doesn't have to be! From the first steps to the last, this training teaches you the best interview practices to ensure you can confidently face your next job interview. In every career, there comes a point where salary discussions are inevitable. Whether you are just starting a job or looking for a raise where you are, you need to know how to approach the conversation. Dread salary negotiations no more! In this training you will learn how to navigate the difficult terrain that is salary discussions.
Course 1: The Decision to Run, Launch Strategy & Path to Victory This foundational course guides prospective state legislative candidates through the critical decision to run and the strategic framework required to win. Participants assess their personal, professional, and financial readiness while gaining a clear understanding of district dynamics, voter behavior, and turnout realities. The course walks candidates through calculating vote goals, identifying target voter universes, and constructing a district-specific Path to Victory. Participants also develop a practical launch timeline and a structured 90-day execution plan to ensure momentum from day one. By the end of the course, candidates will have a disciplined roadmap from decision through initial campaign implementation.
Bozeman, Montana
The Montana Campaign Leadership Boot Camp is an all-day, immersive training designed to equip and energize grassroots party leaders, activists, and engaged party members who want to strengthen their impact in local politics. This program provides a practical, high-level understanding of how winning campaigns and effective party organizations are built from the ground up. The boot camp emphasizes hands-on skills and real-world strategies that help attendees become more effective leaders within their local party, advocacy efforts, and community-based political initiatives. Whether you are actively involved in your local party, supporting candidates and causes, organizing volunteers, or preparing to take on greater leadership responsibilities, this training offers proven tools, strategic insight, and actionable guidance applicable to grassroots efforts at every level. Breakfast and lunch will be provided, allowing participants to stay focused on the training while connecting with fellow party leaders, activists, and grassroots organizers throughout the day.
A conservative organizational entrepreneur sees a problem in society or an opportunity to advance conservative principles in the public policy process and creates an organization (or organizations) to solve the problem. In this intense two-day training, experienced faculty—many of whom have started their own, strong organizations—will reveal to you the practical steps to start your organization and establish a long-term plan.
Sarasota, Florida
Learn how to draft professionally written works for any setting
Malibu, California
Whether you're an intern, a parent, a manager, or a young professional, this Leadership Institute course with Professional Jack Yoest will help you understand ways to demonstrate your innate capacity as an effective leader. Join us to learn the ins and outs of being a leader in your personal and professional life.
Connect with voters and moves them to action.
Fayetteville, North Carolina
Abigail DeJarnatt, CEO & Founder of Counteract USA, speaking event at Pittsburg State University hosted by TPUSA talking about "Reshaping Culture: Post-Roe Fight for Life"
Portland, Maine
Gates Garcia
Holt, Michigan
During this interactive workshop, attendees will learn the skills and resources to be an effective precinct and local leader.
Course 2: Crafting a Winning Message This course focuses on developing a compelling, district-centered message that resonates with voters. Participants learn how to shape their personal narrative, identify the most pressing local issues, and articulate clear contrasts with opponents while maintaining alignment with broader caucus priorities. Emphasis is placed on message discipline, repetition, and clarity across live events, print materials, and digital platforms. Through guided exercises, candidates refine a concise stump speech and establish a repeatable messaging framework designed for community-level engagement.
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Jacksonville, Florida
Reno, Nevada
Leadership Institute is coming to Nevada and you are invited to attend the Nevada Conservative Campaign Workshop in Reno on Saturday, March 28. This workshop covers winning campaign strategies- whether you are running for office or supporting a campaign.
"A well-run movement takes care of its own." – Morton Blackwell, The Laws of the Public Policy Process. Effective management and strong mentorship are cornerstones of both personal and professional development. This training explores the vital role mentorship plays in fostering growth, offering insights for those eager to become impactful mentors—and for those seeking the right guidance to unlock their potential. At the same time, great managers do more than just make strategic decisions—they inspire, engage, and empower their teams. By mastering proven management techniques, you'll learn how to drive performance, cultivate a positive team culture, and lead with purpose.Participants will also discover that successful teams are made up of individuals who not only understand how to be managed but who actively grow from it. When team members are equipped to thrive under effective leadership, everyone benefits. This session will prepare you to lead and learn with clarity, confidence, and intention—setting both you and your team on the path to lasting success.
Discover the transformative power of AI for modern political campaigns.
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Ogden, Utah
Gainesville, Florida
Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania
San Francisco, California
Secure your spot now and join us in shaping the future of campaign technology at ElecTech 2025 in San Francisco. Together, let's build smarter campaigns and stronger connections.
Salt Lake City, Utah
While board members are at the top of the district organizational chart, clear and detailed guidance is necessary to govern all leadership under the superintendent. A fair and comprehensive evaluation tool adds value through clarity and should include the community goals, values and principles and include guardrails. This webinar will clarify how the superintendent should be guided and evaluated by the evaluation tool. Developing the evaluation tool in a succinct, clear, and valuable way is essential for everyone in the district. Learn how to develop this superintendent evaluation tool using SMART goals.
Course 3: Building a Lean & Effective Campaign Organization This course teaches candidates how to build and manage a streamlined campaign operation. Participants explore essential staffing roles, volunteer management systems, and grassroots leadership structures such as precinct captains and coalition chairs. The course emphasizes efficient use of limited budgets, strategic delegation, and time management for candidates balancing campaign responsibilities with professional and personal obligations. By the conclusion, participants will have drafted an organizational structure suited to their district and resources.
Logan, Utah
Durham, New Hampshire
Wichita, Kansas
Phoenix, Arizona
Winona, Minnesota
Nashville, Tennessee
Yakima, Washington
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Many wonder why they elect seemingly strong principled school board members just to watch as they fold to the status quo. Why does this happen and what can be done about it?
Get the skills to wage and win your campaign for school board.
Discover what conservatives fight to conserve.
Learn how to plan, launch, and grow your own successful podcast.
Learn the experts’ secrets of an effective campaign, from announcement to Election Day.
Gain a depth of knowledge of key topics in the digital field.
Foundational concepts for activists & candidates
Gain experience with the entire technology, marketing, and strategy stack of modern campaigns and political organizations.
The mechanics of how to reach out to state and local legislative bodies and ask for policy change.
Build a great social media presence around a candidate, campaign, or cause.
Strategies and tactics for making the most of your fundraising efforts.
Video Editing for Politics will give you a foundation in video editing and basic animation with motion graphics.
Do you know how to take full advantage of Google Analytics?
Learn how to develop a systematic plan to get the most out of mail, phones, door to door, and Election Day strategies that deliver successful results.
Learn emerging voter contact technology and how to use it to your advantage
What you need to know for you to run a successful political campaign.
Understand the foundations of great social media and how you can maximize your success -- for free!
Political leaders of regional and national experience share their knowledge on impacting elections and public policy.
Dive into the art and science of persuasion designed for conservatives seeking to elevate their influence.
Conservatives across the world find inspiration from great thought leaders who motivate them into action and make the case for conservative principles to mass audiences.
Tips from professional presenters on online and in-person trainings for better non-verbal communication and increased audience participation
Best Practices for Writing Successful Fundraising Email
Learn professional writing skills to make you a more effective communicator.
Learn audience outreach, media relations, and life in a communications office on the Hill
Learn effective tools and tactics to influence your local school board.
Learn the best practices for campaigning during COVID-19.
